1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P677 BFP
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 255,827 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P677 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 255,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P677 BFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (P677 BFP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
P677 BFP Mileage History
- 10/06/2024243,356 mi
- 04/06/2025248,566 mi+5,210 mi
- 06/06/2025248,570 mi+4 mi
- 04/06/2026255,823 mi+7,253 mi
- 08/06/2026255,827 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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